Best Time to Fly IAD to MSY
Washington to New Orleans — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
IAD → MSY on-time performance by month
24
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26
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0.1% | 184 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 210 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 225 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 230 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 245 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 208 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 196 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 167 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 162 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 175 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 154 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 146 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from IAD to MSY?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Washington to New Orleans.
What is the worst month to fly IAD to MSY?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are IAD to MSY flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from IAD to MSY arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.